Coretta Quotes

You know how Coretta Scott King was the mother of the civil rights movement in the South? She was our Coretta Scott King. - Sonya Hope

You are right that it is a hurtful, divisive symbol and I commend you for having the courage to tell it like it is at a time when too many other political leaders are equivocating on this issue. - Coretta Scott King

Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul. - Coretta Scott King

When it's just us, I can be myself and know you'll love and understand me no matter what. You don't want anything from me except my happiness. - Coretta Scott King

When Coretta Scott King invited me to come to Atlanta and give a speech and sing at a tribute to her last year, I decided to write a song for her and sing it directly to her. I was studying her words and history, and I wrote 'The Courage in Your Eyes.' I look at those pictures of her standing with Dr. King -- she was a rock. - Michael Bolton

We will now celebrate Coretta Scott King as though the civil rights movement is finished and the mission has been accomplished, but the work is not done. We should be very respectful of and encouraged by the substantial progress that has been made. But in no way, shape or form should we conclude that the civil rights mission is complete. - Bruce Gordon

We were discussing Coretta Scott King [who died in January] and how we as individuals should be picking up the torch, and also how we should recognize people's contributions while they're here. These are people who are continuing to serve the community and keeping the dream alive. - Eva McLeod

We can honor Dr. King's sacrifice. We can help his children fulfill their legacy. ... Every one of us are in a way the children of Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King. - Bill Clinton

We ask all those tens of thousands of people who stood in line to view the body of Coretta Scott King to march with us. - Don Edwards

Today is not merely a holiday, but a true holy day which honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Junior in the best possible way. - Coretta Scott King